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An antidote to pandemic blues, with some assembly required - Black News Channel
By JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press PARIS (AP) — He hunches at the dining room table, putting the finishing touches on his miniature World War II tank. Deep in concentration, he keeps his hand steady as he works to make the scaled-down plastic model look as realistic as possible. And as he does
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Fall Of The Wild: The Urbanization That Has Silenced Karachi’s Birdsong – The Wilmington Journal
KARACHI, Pakistan – Waking up to the pleasant sound of a koel and thousands of birds chirping in the gardens and trees that surround the neighborhoods has become a fading memory for residents of Karachi. [...]
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SA looks at 'innovative ways' for screening and treating TB
Many health experts feared COVID-19 would disproportionately affect South Africa's poor through lack of access to TB and HIV treatment.
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Stacey Abrams, Black Lives Matter are nominated for Nobel Peace Prize | Afro
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Stacey Abrams political activist, voter registration & voting rights advocate has set a national standard for democracy. Her political activism has resulted in a nomination for a Nobel Prize. She deserves it & would become an even bigger voting rights, VR & democracy
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Skwatta Kamp's Nish dies of COVID-related complications
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Coast Guard honors Black veteran, NFL great Emlen Tunnell
Before he became the first Black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Emlen Tunnell served in the... View Article The post Coast Guard honors Black veteran, NFL great Emlen Tunnell appeared first on TheGrio.
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As Racial Disparity Gap Re-emerges Black Women Rally for Action - Black Voice News
BVN Staff The Los Angeles County Public Health Department reported deaths and new cases of COVID-19 declined during the last week of January. As Los Angeles County lifts the stay-at-home order, Blacks are urged to continue to practice safety measures that will keep themselves and
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Wendy Williams biopic, documentary score big ratings in Lifetime premiere
Two films depicting the life and career of media personality Wendy Williams premiered on Lifetime a week ago and the... View Article The post Wendy Williams biopic, documentary score big ratings in Lifetime premiere appeared first on TheGrio.
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BY TATENDA CHITAGU GOVERNMENT has reviewed upwards the sitting allowances paid to Members of Parliament and councillors in the country’s 32 local authorities as well as provincial council members by between 50 and 100%. MPs will have their allowances hiked by 100%, while provincial council members
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Trump sought part-ownership in Parler app while in office: report
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Edward Waters College Unveils and Names New Student Residential Facility For Bishop Adam J. and Connie S. Richardson
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'Our God is beyond Satan' - Tanzania's president rejects 'dangerous' Covid vaccines
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‘Playing with fire’: Twitter’s India snub sparks debate on compliance, free speech
Twitter Inc’s refusal to comply with an Indian government directive to block more than 250 accounts and posts has put the social media giant at the centre of a political firestorm in one of its key markets. Government officials, business people and ordinary netizens are split over free speech and
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Georgia U.S. House Rep Clyde fined $5,000 for not completing security screening to enter House floor | The Atlanta Voice
Two Republican lawmakers are the first members of Congress to be fined for violating the new security measures off of the House floor since the fines were instated earlier this week, CNN has learned. Republicans Reps. Andrew Clyde of Georgia and Louie Gohmert of Texas have both been fined $5,000
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Why Aaron Donald’s visual vulnerability was important for men.
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Ancient Custom Of Forced Marriage Bane Of Tribal Women – The Wilmington Journal
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Black coordinators make Super Bowl history with Buccaneers – Florida Courier
BY FRED GOODALL AP SPORTS WRITER TAMPA — Diversity matters to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the first team to reach the Super Bowl with a trio of Black assistant coaches serving as coordinators. Byron Leftwich calls plays for a potent offense led by Tom Brady, Todd Bowles orchestrates a stingy defense
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John Chaney, commanding Temple basketball coach, dies at 89 – Florida Courier
BY DAN GELSTON ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA — John Chaney’s raspy, booming voice drowned out the gym when he scolded Temple players over a turnover — at the top of his basketball sins — or inferior effort. His voice was loudest when it came to picking unpopular fights, lashing out at NCAA policies
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New book tells stories of mothers of MLK, Malcolm X and James Baldwin
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As Trump prosecutor, Rep. Stacey Plaskett gets her say on impeachment
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City Power's new load shedding schedule for Johannesburg explained
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Gweru plans to turn aerodrome into airport
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There’s good news for Texas workers who need to reskill or upskill to get back into the workforce. Lone Star College has been awarded $750,000 by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to provide financial assistance to Texas students to cover tuition and fees.
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Without Black Voters, the Campaign to Recall California Governor Newsom is Going to Fail - Los Angeles Sentinel
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